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Jozankei Shrine

📍 3-chome Jozankeionsen-higashi, Minami, Sapporo, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Sapporo
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
About 30 minutes
Address
3-chome Jozankeionsen-higashi, Minami, Sapporo, Japan
Coordinates
42.9650, 141.1670

Introduction

Jozankei Shrine stands on a hill at the east end of the Jozankei hot-spring town, Minami, Sapporo. Founded in 1905 by seven local pioneers, with the present Shinmei-style hall rebuilt in 1918, it enshrines five guardian deities of the springs; since 1950 the monk Misen Jozan, discoverer of the onsen, has been worshipped with them.

✨ Highlights

1
Five spring deities
Okuninushi, Sukunabikona, Oyamatsumi, Kanayamahiko and Kawanume.
2
Misen Jozan
The onsen's discoverer, enshrined here since 1950.
3
Town centre
A hilltop shrine by Futami Bridge in the onsen quarter.
4
Snow Lantern Road
Snow candles glow along the approach each winter.
5
Yuhi-dake trailhead
The climb to Mt. Yuhi starts inside the grounds.
6
Seasonal colour
Corydalis in spring, maples around the torii in autumn.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：3-chome Jozankeionsen-higashi, Minami, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
→Time needed：About 30 minutes
→Opening Hours：Grounds open freely year-round; no fixed hours

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree worship

No resident priest; no goshuin stamps

Transportation

Bus

Jotetsu Bus from JR Sapporo Sta., ~1 hr to Jozankei-Jinja-mae

Driving/Parking

~50 min by car from downtown Sapporo

Note

First stop when entering the onsen town

💡 Tips

• An easy stop before or after your hot-spring bath.
• The hall stays shut — offer coins at the door.
• Festivals on 9-10 September, led by priests from Miyoshi Shrine.
• No resident priest and no goshuin stamps.
• The Snow Lantern Road runs from late January.
• About an hour by bus from Sapporo Station.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Jozankei Shrine?

Grounds open freely year-round; no fixed hours

How much is the admission for Jozankei Shrine?

Free Admission: Free worship; No resident priest; no goshuin stamps

Any practical tips for visiting Jozankei Shrine?

An easy stop before or after your hot-spring bath. The hall stays shut — offer coins at the door.

How long should I spend at Jozankei Shrine?

A typical visit takes About 30 minutes.

How do I get to Jozankei Shrine?

Bus: Jotetsu Bus from JR Sapporo Sta., ~1 hr to Jozankei-Jinja-mae; Driving/Parking: ~50 min by car from downtown Sapporo